HB 1171 (2002): relative to organic food production.
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HB 1171 (2002)
relative to organic food production.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Agriculture
- Chapter law: 38
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 16, 2002 and February 6, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 21, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3145) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 4, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 2002, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on April 19, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. Marie Rabideau (R - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- January 16, 2002, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 6, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 20, 2002, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
Votes
- March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ78, p1992
- December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
- January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 11:00 RM303,LOB
- January 16, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 9:30 RM303,LOB
- February 6, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 6 9:00 RM303,LOB
- February 12, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 21 (vote 16-0;CC)
- February 12, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2571}(New Title); HC15, p614
- February 21, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ21, p836-837 + 883
- March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment [02/20/02]
- March 20, 2002: Hearing; March 20, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC15
- March 20, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/21/02]; SC17A
- March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- March 21, 2002: Enrolled Am{3145}, Am Adopted; HJ32, p1245
- March 21, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3145} ; Adopted
- March 21, 2002: Enrolled
- April 4, 2002: Enrolled; HJ32, p1248
- April 19, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 4/19/2002 Eff: 4/19/2002 Chap: 0038